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Obituaries — March 23 – April 4, 2021

ANTHONY DANIEL

Anthony Daniel, 65, of Trenton, passed away Monday, March 29, 2021.

Mr. Daniel was born in Bridgeport, Conn., and was retired from Pratt-Whitney in East Hartford, Conn., following 40 years of service.

He was preceded in death by his father, John Daniel.

Survivors include his wife, Theresa Daniel; step-children, Jessica Palladino, John’s Island, S.C., and Katie Ivers, Vernon, Conn.; mother, Mary Daniel; in-laws, Christine and Ross Noli, Cheshire, Conn.; brother, John Daniel; sister, Elizabeth Daniel, both of West Palm Beach, Fla.; four grandchildren; nieces and nephews.

Expressions of sympathy may be shared at ryanfuneralhome.net.

The body has been cremated and a celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Arrangements are by Ryan Funeral Home and Crematory, Trenton.

 

DEWEY MAYE

Dewey Ellis Maye, 77, formerly of Sale Creek, Tenn., passed away March 31, 2021.

He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. He enjoyed fishing and singing, and was a member of Union Fork Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Tillman and Jewel Lee Maye and sister, Maudie Wright.

Survivors include his wife of 43 years, Robbie Bradford Maye; daughters, Kimberly Goodpasture, Florence, S.C.; Carmen Clingan, Soddy Daisy, Tenn.; Vicki Tremmier, Biloxi, Miss.; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; sisters, Hazel Poole, Sale Creek, Tenn.; Connie Cooper, Sale Creek, Tenn.; Trina Forester, Soddy Daisy, Tenn.; brother, Robert Sutton, Mountain City, Tenn.; nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were Monday, April 5 in the Trenton chapel of Moore Funeral Home with Brother Jeff Myers officiating. Interment was in Hawkins Cemetery.

Those wishing to send online condolences may do so at www.MooreFHS.com.

Arrangements by Moore Funeral Home, Trenton.

 

RENA MEDLEY

Rena Medley, 85, of Trenton, passed away Tuesday, March 23, 2021.

She loved sewing, quilting, going to flea markets, collecting cookbooks, cooking, fishing and gardening.  Rena was a member of Straightway Baptist Church.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Mack Medley; parents, Kermit and Ola Mae Culbert; brother, Calvin Culbert.

Survivors include her daughter, Mona Henry; son, Shon Medley; grandchildren, Amber Davis, Adam Henry and Nicholas Henry and four great–grandchildren.

Funeral services were Friday, March 26 in the chapel of Moore Funeral Home with Brother Gary Bone officiating. Interment was in Baptist Cemetery.

Those wishing to send online condolences may do so at www.MooreFHS.com.

Arrangements by Moore Funeral Home, Trenton.

 

GLENN MOORE

James Glenn Moore, 85, of Trenton, passed away Saturday, April 3, 2021.

He was a loving father, PawPaw, brother and friend. His three grandsons were his life. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and scrapping. Glenn was of the Baptist faith.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Marchie Moore; son, James Dale Moore; mother, Pauline Donaldson; sister, Lena May Whitmore; and brother, Franklin Donaldson.

Survivors include his son Dewayne and Amanda Moore; grandchildren, Matthew Moore, Logan Moore, and Luke Moore; sisters, Patsy (Joe) Weathers, Barbara (Jim) Garret, and Bertha Donaldson; brother, G.C. George Donaldson; nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were Tuesday, April 6 in the Trenton chapel of Moore Funeral Home. Interment was in Lake Hills Memorial Gardens

Those wishing to send online condolences may do so at www.MooreFHS.com.

Arrangements by Moore Funeral Home, Trenton.

 

RANDY RAINES

Randy Raines, 60, of Wildwood, passed away Sunday, April 4, 2021.

Randy was always in the mining business, beginning his career with Stone Man in Lookout Valley and working his way into management with Rogers Group, Ocastle, and Pounding Mill in Virginia. He was of the Church of God faith.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Archie Lee and Virginia Phillips Raines.

Survivors include his wife, Bridget Patterson Raines; daughters, Christy Stephens, Wildwood, Mistie (Terry) Clark of Rising Fawn and Brandy (Mike) Little, Birchwood, Tenn.; sons, Randy (Rachel) Raines, Jr., and Dusty Stephens, all of Trenton; 12 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren; sisters, Wanda (Billy) Moore, and Rita Sue Raines, all of Trenton; nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be today, April 7 at 2 p.m. at Slygo Valley Holiness Church with Rev. George Gates “Brother Dink” officiating. Interment will follow in the adjoining Bethlehem Cemetery.

Expressions of sympathy may be shared at ryanfuneralhome.net.

The family will receive friends today from noon until the service hour at the church.

Arrangements are by Ryan Funeral Home and Crematory, Trenton.

 

EDDIE SIMS

James Edward “Eddie” Sims, 72, of Trenton, passed away Thursday, April 1, 2021.

A lifelong resident of Trenton, Eddie was a master craftsman, gifted auto mechanic, skilled heavy equipment operator and a lover of animals and the outdoors. He was a beloved husband, father, brother, brother-in-law, grandfather, uncle and friend.

Eddie was preceded in death by his parents, Lewis and Grace Sims, and his brothers, Norris and Roger Sims.

Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Paulette Sims; son, James Edward “Cody” Sims Jr.; grandchildren, Lauren, Connor and Sarah Sims; brother, David Sims; sister, Sherron Parker.

The family would like to thank his wonderful Hearth Hospice nurse, Megan, who was a blessing.

A graveside service was Saturday, April 3 at Lake Hills Memorial Gardens with Pastor Eddie Cantrell officiating.

Expressions of sympathy may be shared at ryanfuneralhome.net.

Arrangements are by Ryan Funeral Home and Crematory, Trenton.

VIVIAN WOOLBRIGHT

Vivian Turner Woolbright, 92, of Trenton, passed away March 23, 2021.

One of 12 children, Vivian was the daughter of Elbert and Florence Norris of Huntsville, Tenn. She came to Chattanooga as a young woman to work at the Lookout Mountain Hotel. Vivian remained in the area for the rest of her life living in the Head River community and later in Trenton. Vivian had a strong Christian faith. She was an excellent gardener, seamstress and cook.

She is preceded in death by her parents, husbands and grandson, Bruce Turner, Jr.

Survivors include her children, Charles (Patsy) Cannon, John (Teresa) Cannon, David (Cindy) Cannon, Heather (Gene) Davis and Bruce (Willene) Turner; brother, Roy Norris; 13 grandchildren and 22 great–grandchildren.

Graveside services were Friday, March 26 at Mount Carmel Church Cemetery, Head River.

Those wishing to send online condolences may do so at www.MooreFHS.com.

Arrangements by Moore Funeral Home, Trenton.

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